American Indian & Tribal Art
Description:
Massim Lime Spatula, Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, late 19th century, the handle carved in the form of a dance paddle, called Kaidebu, with metal stand, lg. 14 in.
Provenance: Private collection, Wisconsin; John and Marcia Friede collection, Rye, New York; Harry Beran collection, Cambridge, UK; Arthur Swinfield collection.
Estimate $1,200-1,800
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Keywords
John, Harry Beran, Arthur Swinfield, Marcia Friede, Cambridge, Rye, United KingdomAmerican Indian & Tribal Art
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